A louvered aluminum pergola is an aluminum structure whose roof is made of rotating blades (louvers). Open the blades for light and airflow, angle them for shade, or close them to keep rain out. Olympos Panoramic designs and installs custom motorized louvered pergolas for homes and restaurants from Chamblee (Atlanta), GA. We design and install within about 500 miles of Atlanta and throughout Texas, and take on projects in any U.S. state on request.
How a Louvered Pergola Works
The roof is a row of aluminum blades that rotate together. A motor turns them by remote: open for full sky and ventilation, partly open to block direct sun while hot air escapes, or closed so the blades seal against each other and rainwater runs into gutters hidden in the frame and down through the columns.
Because the blades rotate instead of retracting, a louvered roof is always "there". That makes it a good fit for patios that need shade and rain cover most of the day, while still letting heat out on summer afternoons.
What You Can Combine It With
- VitraLift guillotine glass walls on one or more sides, which rise and lower vertically to turn the pergola into a glass room.
- Horizontal sliding glass walls where a side needs to be opened like doors.
- Ventus motorized zip screens for sun, wind, insects and privacy.
- Integrated lighting and remote or app control.
The photo above shows a louvered roof closed in on its sides with vertical glass walls, which is a common combination for an all-season room.
Louvered or Retractable?
We build both. A louvered roof gives adjustable shade and quick rain cover; a retractable fabric roof such as our Stratos pulls back completely for open sky and spans larger areas. Read the full comparison: retractable vs. louvered pergola.
Custom Design and Installation
Every louvered pergola is designed for its site: size, wall-mounted or freestanding, column positions, colors, gutters, lighting and side enclosures. Wind performance is engineered per project from the size, span, mounting and location. Every project includes our 5-year free service warranty, plus manufacturer warranties of 5 years on Somfy motors, 10 years on the aluminum frame and 5 years on fabric.
Louvered pergolas are quoted per project. See what drives the price in our pergola cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a louvered pergola?
A louvered pergola is an aluminum pergola whose roof is made of rotating blades. The blades open for light and air, angle for shade, and close to keep rain out, with water drained through gutters in the frame.
Is a louvered pergola waterproof?
When the blades are closed they seal against each other and channel rain into integrated gutters and downspouts in the columns, so the area under it stays dry in normal rain.
Can a louvered pergola be enclosed with glass?
Yes. We combine louvered roofs with VitraLift guillotine glass walls, horizontal sliding glass walls and motorized zip screens to create an enclosed room that can be opened again.
How much does a louvered aluminum pergola cost?
Louvered pergolas are custom and quoted per project. Price depends mainly on size, freestanding or wall-mounted design, number of motors, lighting and any glass walls or screens added.
Where do you install louvered pergolas?
Olympos is based in Chamblee (Atlanta), GA. We design and install within about 500 miles of Atlanta and throughout Texas, and take on projects in any U.S. state on request.
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